“They Won't Magically Turn You Into A Lustful Cockmonster”: Chris Kluwe Explains Gay Marriage To The Politician Who Is Offended By An NFL Player Supporting It — Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo has spoken out in favor of a Maryland ballot initiative that would legalize gay marriage.

Sept. 7: Polls Find Hints of Obama Convention Bounce — The three national tracking polls that were published on Friday all moved toward President Obama, probably reflecting momentum from the Democratic convention. — In the Gallup national tracking poll, Mr. Obama moved into a three-point lead …

Obama fell flat — Barack Obama was flat. — A surprisingly long parade of Democrats and media commentators who didn't think much of the speech described it less as a failure than a fizzle—an oddly missed opportunity to frame his presidency or the nation's choice in a fresh or inspirational light.

A Nation of Sandra Flukes — According to Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke, invited to address the Democratic convention and the nation, America faces a stark choice this November. “During this campaign, we've heard about two profoundly different futures that could await women in this country …

An Open Letter to Wikipedia — I am Philip Roth. I had reason recently to read for the first time the Wikipedia entry discussing my novel “The Human Stain.” The entry contains a serious misstatement that I would like to ask to have removed. This item entered Wikipedia not from the world …

Are Republicans Fooling Themselves? — Overall, the Democrats put on an effective show. With the possible exception of the McGovern convention, this was the most left-leaning Democratic gathering in memory. Some of that may have been counterproductive, particularly on social issues.

Post-Convention Ad Crush to Get Even Heavier — Get ready, presidential swing states. Now the campaign ad crush — and TV spending spree — really begins. — The TV ad war for the 2012 presidential contest, its total spending expected to swell to $1.1 billion, is set to start anew …

The Thing Nobody Talked About at the Conventions — Except John Lewis, of course. And maybe Elizabeth Warren. — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There are some politicians — not many, but a very distinct few — who, when they talk to you about one specific issue, you listen politely, agree wholeheartedly …

Rep. Jackson leaves Mayo Clinic … WASHINGTON — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., has left the Mayo Clinic and is at home in the nation's capital with his family, an aide said today. — “He's home with his wife and children and he's convalescing,” Rick Bryant, his chief of staff in suburban Chicago, told the Chicago Tribune.